safeTALK Training

Find out more about our suicide alertness training

What is safeTALK?

safeTALK is a half-day training in suicide alertness.
It helps participants recognise a person with thoughts of suicide, instils confidence to start a conversation and explains how to get the person to a connection that can help them keep safe.

What will I learn?

It’s estimated 1 in 5 of us have thoughts of suicide.

Now more than ever we need our community to be alert to suicide. safeTALK training by the Hector’s House team offers you the chance to become aware of the risk that someone you know might be thinking of taking their own life – and will equip you with the confidence and the skills to help that person keep safe.

Our trainer Sarah, alongside a support resource, will take you through this internationally recognised training course in a way that is safe, relaxed and comfortable.

During our training together, you will learn the T-A-L-K method:

Talk

Ask

Listen

Keep Safe

We believe that as many people as possible should learn these skills. By attending safeTALK, you are making your community more suicide safe. You might save a life.

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What our safeTALK participants thought:

I felt that the training provided me with the confidence and tools to approach the issue/subject of suicide. It also taught me how one question could save a life.

safeTALK attendee
Excellent training about how things escalate but also how we can actively de-escalate and give support.

safeTALK attendee
Really interesting, thorough and easy to understand. Very down to earth, some interesting (and surprising) statistics and such an important topic. I definitely feel equipped to ask the question and to be okay with the answer.

safeTALK attendee
Very informative and sensitively presented. Provided valuable tools and strategies for dealing with a potential suicide

safeTALK attendee
Sarah was personable and relatable and made me feel at ease during the whole of the training. Very powerful training and I learnt a lot.

safeTALK attendee

Key Details

Find out more about this life-saving training

How many?

safeTALK training is suitable for a group of 10-30 participants.

Qualification?

This is a 4-hr CPD accredited course by the internationally recognised organisation LivingWorks Education Ltd.

How Much?

£50 per attendee (but this can be flexible depending on your situation)

How Long?

Usuallly 3.5-4hrs (Half-Day) – this can be on a day or time that best suits your needs. Keep an eye on our Eventbrite for a safeTALK training near you!

Where?

Due to the nature of this training, we ensure it’s always in-person – we can come to you!

For who?

This training is for anyone aged 15+ – ideal for family members, medical professionals, teaching staff, counsellors, employers, police officers and other person-facing roles.

Get in touch today

Interested in finding out more about safeTALK? Call your trainer Sarah on 07397 155562 or use the form below to make an enquiry.